Hi everyone. I have begun my 6 month pre-op program with UTMB and expressed my favorite option to get the band. My nurse practioner asked if I would like to consider the sleeve. So I am now trying to sum up the pros and cons of the band and sleeve.

Question for you all is...what made you ultimately decide on the band rather than the other surgical options like the sleeve?

no matter which surgery one gets, unless a change in lifestyle happens, any WLS can not be successful... sure the bypass, the sleeve, the ds can make one lose faster but after about 2 yrs, the bands loss ratio can catch up (from my surgeon) weight loss wise..

so which ever WLS one decides to get, you must eat better foods, exercise, go into it with a positive (want to) attitude and a good support unit, you will do fine. if one goes in for the quick fix, wont change their attitude and doesnt adhere to the suggestions from the surgeon and nutritionist, then some will stay right where they are (blaming everything and everyone but themselves). i can say this because this was me not that long ago.

i did not want my insides cut so i chose the band. because of my high bmi, the dr felt the bypass would be better....but i was told what changes i had to make in order to succeed and i am doing it...its not easy but it can be done, if you want it bad enough.

all the best luck on whatever you choose.

Thanks for posing this question!